Lopez Leads in Tight Merced Superintendent Race

Richard Lopez leads a tight race for Merced County Superintendent of Schools, holding nearly 34% of early votes while accusing county officials of using financial allegations against him politically. He’s focused on education equity, safety, and fiscal responsibility, and vows to collaborate across districts to support vulnerable students. Behind him, Paula Heupel and Ana Boyenga battle for second place, with Tietjen’s endorsement of a rival adding fuel to the fire. The top two will face off in November. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3f8b587026d5a7ca